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Priceville Officer Fired Over Deadly Pursuit Files Appeal With Oct. 14 Hearing Set

Parallel investigations continue, with the suspected driver facing a murder charge.

Overview

  • Police Chief Jerry Holmes confirmed Officer Garry Chapman is no longer employed after a Sept. 6 chase that ended in Hartselle.
  • Chapman has appealed his termination, with a Priceville city council hearing scheduled for Oct. 14.
  • The pursuit began after an attempted stop for moving violations and suspected DUI on I-65 before continuing into Hartselle.
  • The crash at Highway 36 and U.S. 31 killed 17-year-old Tristan Hollis and left multiple people injured.
  • Suspected driver Archie Hale was seriously hurt and later charged with murder as well as DUI, attempting to elude, reckless endangerment, and drug-related offenses.